When we plan our life ahead and diligently set goals and targets, we will succeed. But on the other hand, if we failure to plan and let ourselves be driven by the emotions of the moment, we will certainly cry tears of frustration. See what the Bible says:
Proverbs 21:5 “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty.”
This verse of the Bible is really powerful because it shows why some succeed in life and others may perish. Nothing should be done hastily, but with wisdom.
I have seen some teenagers ending up with their future just because they are too in hurry to find someone to get married with, or they even get married with the first person they think that will provide a good financial life for them, and others, may get married just because they simply cannot bear to live under the same roof with their family.
They just want a quickly solution for their problems not knowing that actually the problem are just beginning. Some enter into parenthood without any plan or financial condition, and later they and their kids suffer in a horrible way.
Plans are not only settled when we are in our teens.
Adults should plan wisely as well. We have seen people sank in debts and consequently losing everything because of lack of planning first.
Our life is definitely a matter of choice and some choices are simply hard to come back from it. Every step we give, no matter in which area of our life, we should always to consult first the counsel of God through prayers and the counseling of someone more experienced. Let’s examine these verses of the Bible:
Proverbs 15:22 “Without counsel, plans go awry, But in the multitude of counselors they are established”.
Proverbs 19:20 “Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days”.
As we can see, we should first to search for counseling than we may set plans. I would like to post in this article some of the areas we should plan carefully:
Love Life: Don’t let yourself be driven by emotions. Consider well why you are dating this person and be honest to yourself. Think and pray, then, take your conclusions if this relationship will be good for you and for the future family you intend to rise. Have in mind that hardly we can change someone.
Don’t fool yourself thinking that you will have the “power” to transform him/her into a better person. Unfortunately things don’t work in this way. We have what we’ve got!
Family: Raising a family is something wonderful, but it isn’t just to make some children and that’s all. Think first if you can afford to provide to them love, food, cloths, school and shelter. See if you and your partner have maturity to provide a health family standards for them. On the contrary, you will be raising a revolted child that will suffer in this world thus; he may get revolted against you and against the society.
Your money: Never expend more than what you receive. That is already a good start for you to avoid financial problems. If we spend our money wisely we will enjoy a better life. We have to consider if we really need to buy that staff. If you are married and depend on his/hers allowance it is a good thing to plan together before buying anything that costs a lot.
By doing so, you will avoid quarrels and debts. Be careful with the advertising that offer quick cash, they may land you money but later you will be trapped by their charges. As I wrote above, quick solution sometimes leads to a bigger problem. Addictions also lead to financial, family and health problems; if you suffer from any addiction, seek for health and spiritual help.
We are all prone to mistakes and perhaps you’ve done some in your life that is making you cry by now. I want you to know that it is never late to restart. We all can move upwards again.
You may ask how?
Well, the first thing is to sincerely and wholeheartedly seek for God’s help by fervently praying and acknowledging your faults. Then, admit that you need Him. Read the Bible, because the Word of God is powerful and capable to change your life.
Come to the church and receive counseling and prayers.
Change your habits. Whatever you are doing that is not correct you shall stop it and start do the right thing.
Isaiah 55:9 "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts”.
The Victory will be yours!
The Victory will be yours!
May God bless you and your beloved ones through this message.
